Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 4, 1916, Page 1

sy e~ — VOLUME XIV, NO. 188. % _ ., BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 4, 1916. STORM DOES 5 MILLION DOLLARS DAM ITALIAN PASSENGER LINER SUBMARINED INMEDITERRANEAN Between 80 and 100 Passengers, In- cluding Women and Children, are Missing. ONLY THREE BOAT LOADS OF SURVIVORS LANDED Russians and Germans Claim Gains; Teutons Claim Capture of Fleury. (By United Press) London, Aug. 4.—Between eighty and one hundred persons are missing and may be dead as a result of sink- ing the Italian steamer Letimbro in the Mediterranean by a submarine. Among those missing are many wo- men and children. Only three boat boat loads of survivors landed. A number of passengers are reported to have been killed by shell fire when the submarine fired. There was a panic when the boats were lowered. The Letimbro is the first large pas- senger liner submarined in several months. Attacks Repulsed. Berlin, Aug. 4.—The GCermans have repulsed all British attacks. The Russians made temporary gains but the official statement this after- noon here says that the Germans won back most of the territory. “Fight to Victory.” London, Aug. 4.—The British em- pire today reaffirmed its determina- tion to fight on to victory. Throughout the vast domain—Aus- tralia, Canada, India and other lands, patriotic meetings are being held to- day in observance of the second an- niversary of the outbreak of the war. From the largest meeting in the largest city to the meeting in the smallest colonial or provincial town the following resolution was adopted: “That on the second anniversary of the declaration of a righteous was this meeting of citizens records its inflexible determination to continue to a victorious end the struggle in maintenance of these ideals of lib- erty and justice which are the com- mon and sacred cause of the allies.” Have Eenormous Losses. Paris, Aug. 4—In a most violent battle northwest of Verdun, Thurs- day night, the Germans suffered en- ormous losses in repeated counter at- tacks in massed formations. The fighting continued through the night and today with first one side and then the other side advancing. Bloody fighting is occurring in the village of Fleury. Germany Has Supplies. Berlin, Aug. 4.—Germany has en- tered the third year of the war with enough’ food supplies to last at least two more years, according to Food Dictator von Batocki. He stated to- day that harvests are good and that any crisis is past. Haig Reports Gains. London, Aug. 4.—The left wing of the British army in the Somme dis- trict gained some ground during the night, General Haig reported today. Grermans Capture Fleury. Berlin, Aug. 4.—The Germans have recaptured the village of Fleury and trenches west and northwest of the town, says the official statement today. Russians Make Gains. Petrograd, Aug. 4.—The Russians driving toward Kovel made addition- al gains last night and took several small towns. Borden IIL Ottawa, Aug. 4—Word has been received in Ottawa of the serious ill- ness of Sir Frederick Borden at his home in Canning, N. S. Sir Freder- ick, who had been in ill health for some time, came up two weeks ago to the Liberal advisory committee meet- ing in Ottawa. On the way back he became seriously ill and was hurried home by special train. LYGAN IS NAMED ON HUGHES COMMITTEE F. S. Lycan of Bemidji has been named on the committee of arrange- ments for the entertaining of Charles E. Hughes, 'Republican nom- inee for the presidemncy. Mr. Lycan will represent Beltrami county on the committee. Two meetings will be held at the Twin Cities for Mr. Hughes on Au- gust 9. The Minneapolis meeting will be held out of doors in the af- ternoon mnear the Armory building and the St. Paul meeting will be held at the Auditorium. Mrs. M. Hoefer of St. Peter, who has visited friends in Tenstrike for & short time, returned nto her home Thursday, via Bemidji MASKED BANDITS ROB MESSENGERS OF $45,000 (By United Press) Detroit, Mich., Aug. 4.—Masked bandits this afternoon held up and robbed bank messengers of the Bur- roughs Adding Machine company of $45,000. A guard by the name of Cooper was shot when he resisted the holdup. The bandits escaped. “EXPRESS” TO OPERATE ON LAKE BEMIDJI George Reynolds will begin the op- eration of his passenger launch “Ex- press” the first of next week. Reg- ular trips will be made to the differ- ent points on the lake. A schedule will be announced later. BAUDETTE MAN BUYS CROOKSTON THEATRE (Special to Pioneer) = Crookston, Minn., Aug. 4.—Messrs. H. V. Currie of this city and Herman Miller of Baudette Thursday pur- chased the Lyric theater from Rhe- berg and will take possession. Mon- day. They will close the house for two weeks while the theater is re- modeled, repainted and decorated, af- ter which they will open up with the highest class pictures obtainable. Mr. Miller has had eight years’ ex- perience in the motion picture busi- ness in the same house at Baudette and has been very successful. UNITED STATES BUYS DANISH WEST INDIES (By United Press) Washington, Aug. 4.—Secretary Lansing and the Danish minister to- day signed the $25,000,000 treaty for the purchase of the Danish West Indies by the United States. INDIANS TO GET FUNDS INSIDE OF 30 DAYS A. A. Richardson today received a telegram from Congressman H. Steen- erson that the payment of one-fourth of the Indian funds which was due on July first will be made to the Red Lake and White Earth Indians with- in 30 days. An act of congress provides that each of the Chippewa Indians or mix- ed bloods of Minnesota will get ap- proximately $130 by a distribution of one-fourth of the tribal fund of $1,150,000. There are about 11,400 Chippewas in the state. INFANTILE PARALYSIS CASES AT HIGH MARK New York, Aug. 4—The number of deaths and new cases reached in the infantile paralysis reached a new high mark with in the 24 hours end- ing at ten o’clock yesterday. New cases totaled 217, and the number of deaths were 43. Health Commis- sioner Emerson announced that the death rate of the present epidemic was not 20 per cent of the cases re- ported, while it 1907 it was only 5 per cent. MOVIES CLOSED BY PARALYSIS EPIDEMIC (By United Press) St. Paul, Aug. 4.—Movies, schools and other public gatherings were halted today by official order on ac- count of the infantile paralysis epi- demic. St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 4—St. Paul has a population of 287,140, accord- ing to the new ecity directory. This is a gain of 11,000 over last year, PARKER IS NAMED FOR THIRD TICKET Indianapolis, Aug. 4.—Plans for the reorganizationand perpetuation of the Progressive party as a national political organization were made at the conference of representatives of the party here last night. After a heated discussion it was de- cided that it would be impracticable to reassemble the Progressive Na- tional convention and nominate a candidate for president. Instead the organization will put up an electoral ticket in every state, where there is the nucleus of an organization left, bearing the name of John M. Parker of Louisiana, nominee for vice presi- dent in the hope of electing enough presidential electors to hold the bal- ance of power in the event of a close contest between democrats and re- publicans. Among the states in which this plan will be carried out are: Louisiana, Maryland, Indiana, Mis- sourl, Wisconsin, Michigan, Utah, North Dakota and Minnesota. THIEF RIVER FALLS FAIR DRAWS CROWDS Thiet River Falls, Minn., Aug. 4.— Five thousand persons attended the second day of the Pennington county fair and today’s attendance is ex- pected to exceed this number. Frank B. Kellpgg, republican nomi- nee for the United States-senate, de- livered a sterling address before the grand stand yesterday afternoon, pre- dicting a great future for Pennington county and this section of Minnesota. Elmer Marin and Miss Clara Rudie were united in marriage by Rev. J. H. Randahl of the Swedish Lutheran church last evening at nine o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Marin will make their home in Bemidji. Lake Mitigoshe, N. D., Aug. 4— North Dakota editors got ‘clear away from solid terri firm today. It was the annual summer outing of the North Dakota Editorial association. when the population was -given as 279,140. THE CUB REPORTER SCOO A boat trip-for all members - was planned. * KKK KKK KK KKK K KKK BEMIDJI SCHOOLS TO OPEN SEPTEMBER 5 * * x * Bemidji public schools will % reopen Tuesday, Sept. 5, one * month from tomorrow. * ‘At,‘a, meeting: af=the board: of education tomorrow eve- X ning committee appointments ¥ will be made and plans will ¥ be completed for the coming * school year. * * * * Kk ok ok k ok ok Kk ok ok ok ko KKK KKK KKK KK KKK BUY YOUR GHAUTAUQUA TIGKETS IMMEDIATELY " Buy your tickets Bemidji’s chautauqua which will be here for five days beginning next Monday, to- day. By so doing you will save fifty cents. Bemidji people are selling tickets for $2; if you wait to. buy one Monday from the chautauqua for ticket sellers you will have to pay $2.50. The chautauqua. will be an im- portant benefit to every patron in the pleasure and the lasting profit gained by -attending entertainment .of this quality and wholesomeness. E. W. HANNAH BUYS LIEGLER'S STORE E. W. Hannah has purchased the John Ziegler second hand store on Minnesota avenue. He has taken control of the store and will conduct it upon the same lines. Mra. Ziegler, who has been oper- ating the store, will leave about Sep- tember first for Milwaukee. Pipestone, Minn., Aug. 4.—Mrs. Rene E. H. Stevens, state organizer of woman suffrage, today addressed the closing session of the third quar- terly conference of the Minnesota Suffrage association. A New Bird In Camp T AVOID ] STANLEY GRAND AND PETIT: JURORS ARE NAMED The following men have been drawn by Clerk of Court Fred Rhoda -and Sheriff- Andrew-~Johnson for:the | grand and petit juries for the fall term of court which opens September 13: Grand Jurors: H. Ackerblad, Mal- colm; John Dalton, Bemidji; O. J. Tagley, Nymore; George McTaggart, Turtle River; Robert Stai, Wilton; O. J. Lindquist, Kelliher; Edward Barn- ard, Kelliher; Victor. Jacobson, Zip- ple; George Hayes, Island Lake; George Thompson, Ilag; John Ras- mussen, Blackduck; J. M. St. Peter, Puposky; Nels Nelson, Kelliher; Carl Peterson, Aure; E. J. Swedback, Be- midji; A. B. Palmer, Bemidji; Henry Van Pelt, Thorhult; Ed Farder, Cle- mentson; K. J. Strand, Tenstrike; G. E. Carson, Bemidji; Robert Foy, Bau- dette; J. M. Neumann, Bemidji; H. L. Bowen, Waskish. Petit Jurors: Charles Mosbaugh; Nebish; Henry Duff, Blackduck; An- drew Larson, Solway; Knute H. Strand, Tenstrike; Henry Asmus Bau- dette; Martin Longballa, Bemidji; E. E. Schulke, Tenstrike; W. A. Worth, Bemidji; Andrew Larson, Solway; Felix Heibel, Shooks; B. Egan, Spooner; ‘John Peterson, Baudette; A. J. Trusty, Tenstrike; E. A. Olson, Bemidji; Tim Craig. Kelliher, L. T. Monson, Baudette; W. S. Ridgway, Nymore; Mace Henderson, Baudette; Carl Opsata, Bemidji; Gust Brickson, Spooner; A. Utech, Turtle River; Ole H. Moen, Kelliher; Albert Utech, Turtle River; S. J. Dietel, Nebish. BIG CROWDS AT NYMORE CARNIVAL Big erowds are attending the car- nival at Nymore this week. The car- nival is the Frank Coty carnival which shows at Nymore each year. A large crowd of Bemidji people attended the regular weekly dance at the Birchmont Beach summer hotel last evening. -| D, is the guest of Miss Claire Nangle. PRESIDENT WILSON INVESTIGATES STRIKE * (By United Press) ‘Washington, Aug. 4.—President Wilson today conferred with Judge Chambers of the Federal Board of Conciliation in regard to the threat- ened railway brotherhoods strike. Judge Chambers stated that he did not think that the conditions are as serious as reported and that they could be adjusted. The entire coun- try is aroused at the fear of a strike | and President Wilson and his cabinet may act soon. ] The senate interstate commerce AGE IN MINNESOTA AND CANADA WIND AND HAL STORM CAUSES "MUCH DAMAGE Wheat Fields are Beaten Down ; Silos are Destroyed; Trains are : Held Up. CROOKSTON DISTRICT - HAS HEAVY STORM committee today refused to interfere | Great Northern Train Has Narrow with the railway strike. They tabled the resolution which would have brought an investigation by the in- terstate commerce commission. The senate action is a victory for the em- ployes who objected to a Federal in- terference in the strike. GIRL BREAKS ARM IN LAUNDRY MAGHINE Miss Fern Kidder, who is employed at the Markham hotel, broke her right arm this morning when she caught it in a laundry machine. She was taken to St. Anthony’s hospital where she is being attended by Dr. R. Gilmore. CARRANZA REPLY REGEIVED BY U. 8. ‘Washington, Aug. 4.—The Car- ranza note replying to the last note of the United States was received to- day by the state department. The note insists that the first thing to be considered is the withdrawal of the United-States troops from Mexico. It names the commissionérs who are to confer with the Americans, but says that the Mexicans will devote their attention to points mentioned in previous notes. FIFTEEN-PAY FINES IN AUTOMOBILE CASES Fifteen men, arrested last night, paid a fine of $1 each in the munic- ipal court this morning before Judge A. M. Crowell on a charge of failure to comply with the automobile laws in having tail lights on their auto- mobiles. All entered a plea of guilty. One “speeder” paid a fine of five dollars in court this morning. Judge A. M. Crowell in court this morning stated that the auto laws must not be violated and that larger fines would be imposed if the viola- tions continue. NORTHERN MINNESOTA EDITORS IN GITY A number of Northern Minnesota editors arrived in Bemidji today en= route to Cass Lake where the annual summer meeting of the Northern Minnesota editors will be held Sat- urday and Sunday. An excellent program'has been prepared by the Cass Lake people for the entertain- ment of the members of the Fourth Estate. WAGES RAISED BY ' THE LAKE CARRIERS Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 4.—Recog- nizing business conditions generally, | the board of directors of the Lake Carriers’ association at its regular meeting held yesterday afternoon de- cidéd to make a horizontal advance of $10 per month in the wages of men aboard ships below the grade of li- censed officers, effective Aug. 1. Miss Edith Ryan of Wahpeton, N. Escape From Wreck West of Buildings were wrecked, railway cars were blown off the tracks and crops were damaged to the extent of millions of dollars last night as a result of a tornado and hail storm in Northern Minnesota and Southern Canada. One hundred square miles of wheat land were beaten up by hail in Sas- katchetun in Southern Canada. Crookston is Hit. Crookston, Minn., ‘reports silos blown down. Trees were torn up by the roots, windows were smashed, standing grain was beaten down by wind and rain. Great Northern train No. 6 was nearly wrecked when a barn was blown across the track near Crook-: ston. The train had slackened speed in time to prevent a disastrous wreck. . Train is Late. - The storm broke in Bemidji short- ly aftern ten o’clock. The damage in this district is not very heavy. The Great Northern train. due here at 2:22 o’clock this morning did not ar- rive until 6:58 a. m. A heavy rain was reported in many points in Southern Minnesota. ' Winnipeg and western Canada re- ports the heaviest storm. Windows in trains were blown:in, say reports. Ice House Destroyed. “In Grand Forks a part of the ice houses in the Great:Northern rallwey * yards was blown over and brauches were taken off trees in some locali-- ties. f* $8,000,000 Damage. Fargo, N. D., Aug. 4—The grain on 500,000 acres of land in 13 coun- ties of North Dakota and Minnesota has been completely destroyed by a& hail and wind storm which broke early today. Damages are estimated at between $6,000,000 and $8,000,- 000. The rusted and blighted grain, broken off and turned over, is value- less. A small cyclone cut a path through Grand Forks. " Worst Storm in History. Crookston, Minn., Aug. 4.—The worst storm in history hit this vicin- ity at 10:30 o'clock last night. The high voltage power wires between here and Grand Forks-are still out of commission late this afternoon. Estimated damage in the 12 north- west counties is conservatively placed at $5,000,000. There were no fatali~ ties. : The sun will fail to bring out much of the grain that is knocked down. Reports from Moville, N. D., 8ay that 200,000 acres of grain have been completely destroyed and every house in that village of 1,100 people was damaged. ARTHUR AKERBERG TO MANAGE FORD HOTEL Arthur Akerberg lias taken over the Ford hotel on Minnesots avenue. William Christain, former proprietor of the hotel, has retired. Mr. Akerberg, who was formerly - with the Otto G. Schwandt grocery store, will make several improve- ments in the rooms of the hotel. TWENTY-FIVE PERSONS ARE KILLED IN FLOOD - Middlesboro, Ky., Aug. 4—Twen-. ty-five persons are known to haye lost their lives and several others are missing as a result of a cloudburst and flood in the valleys of Blair's creek, near Tazewell, Tenn., Wednes- day night, according to reports from rescue parties. Flood . conditions greatly impeded the work of rescue. FLOOR POLISHER IS ORDERED OUT. OF CITY Alfred Deland, who claims his home _# |in Wisconsin, and who was arrested . |- yesterday when several wemen claim- | Wwas: ordered out of the city-today-by. ed that he posé'd‘ as a_floor ?omher . and placed machine oil on_the floors, the Bemidji police.. .